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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES - August 2026

Aug 2026

Sep 12, 2026

Bihar signs MoU with AIM Global Foundation for dedicated food processing park

In September 2026, the Bihar Industries Department signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the UAE-based AIM Global Foundation in Dubai to establish a dedicated food processing park in Bihar. The agreement aims to develop an integrated agri-food and food processing cluster in the state, connecting farmers, storage facilities, processing units and logistics. Officials expect the project to attract investments from the UAE and Gulf region, while leveraging Bihar’s agricultural strengths to boost value addition and exports. The initiative seeks technology transfer, skilled jobs and an investment-friendly ecosystem. Details of governance, land use and funding will be finalized in a joint development plan.

MoU signed between Bihar Industries Department and AIM Global Foundation
Location of signing: Dubai, September 2026
Goal: develop an integrated agri-food and processing cluster in Bihar
Expectations of UAE/Gulf investments and Gulf market linkages
Focus on technology transfer, job creation and ecosystem development
Implementation to follow a joint development plan

Sep 10, 2026

Global Dryland Congress 2026 opens in New Delhi

India hosted the Global Dryland Congress 2026 from 10 to 12 September 2026 at the National Agricultural Science Complex in New Delhi. The three-day event was jointly organised by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research and the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT). Scientists, policymakers, farmer representatives, and development experts from Asia, Africa, and the Americas gathered to discuss sustainable solutions for dryland agriculture and climate challenges. Officials outlined research priorities, policy recommendations, and capacity-building measures to improve water use, soil health, and crop resilience in arid regions. The congress highlighted India’s role as a regional hub for agricultural innovation and climate adaptation.

Event dates: 10–12 September 2026, New Delhi.
Organisers: ICAR and ICRISAT. Participants from multiple continents.
Focus: sustainable dryland farming, water use, soil health, climate resilience.
Outcomes expected in policy guidance and research priorities.
India positioned as a regional centre for agri-innovation and adaptation.

PM Modi–Putin bilateral talks ahead of BRICS summit

Ahead of the BRICS summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin were reported to hold bilateral discussions in New Delhi around 9–10 September 2026. Officials indicated talks would cover strategic ties, energy cooperation, and regional security issues. The engagement occurred as BRICS leaders prepared for multilateral meetings and potential announcements on trade, defence collaboration, and technology partnerships. The meeting was framed within India’s broader strategy to diversify its international partnerships and advance common goals on global governance and economic development.

Bilateral talks between PM Modi and President Putin in New Delhi (Sept 9–10, 2026).
Expected topics: strategic ties, energy, regional security.
Part of broader BRICS summit preparations.
Reflects India’s push for diversified international partnerships.
Possible multi‑lateral announcements linked to BRICS agenda.

Uttarakhand launches Mukhyamantri Yuva Bhavishya Nirman Yojana

Uttarakhand launched the Mukhyamantri Yuva Bhavishya Nirman Yojana, announced by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami in September 2026. The scheme provides free online coaching facilities to students preparing for competitive examinations, leveraging digital learning platforms to broaden educational access and support youth career development across the state. Officials highlighted scalable delivery, monitoring, and partnerships with educational providers to ensure quality coaching. The program complements existing skill development initiatives and aims to empower youth through expanded opportunities in higher education and public‑sector exams.

Scheme announced by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami in Sept 2026.
Provides free online coaching for competitive exams via digital platforms.
Aims to increase educational access and youth career opportunities.
Includes monitoring and partnerships for quality coaching.
Part of Uttarakhand’s broader focus on skill development.

Sep 09, 2026

ADB Signs TAS Mandate with Madhya Pradesh

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed its first Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) mandate in India with the Government of Madhya Pradesh on 7 September 2026. The agreement aims to support renewable energy Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects and attract private investment of up to USD 1 billion in the state. ADB will assist in project preparation, structuring, procurement frameworks, and the development of bankable renewable energy projects. The collaboration aligns with MP’s clean energy goals and broader efforts to mobilise private capital for infrastructure, with potential ripple effects for regional supply chains and job creation.

ADB signed its first TAS mandate in Madhya Pradesh on 7 September 2026.
Goal: develop renewable energy PPP projects and attract up to USD 1 billion in private investment.
ADB to assist in project prep, structuring, and procurement frameworks.
Focus on bankable renewable energy projects to spur private capital.
Supports MP’s clean energy ambitions and infrastructure growth.

Sep 08, 2026

Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 launched in Varanasi

The 9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2026 was launched in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, by the Ministry of Women and Child Development on 9 September 2026. The month-long campaign carries the theme Hamari Anganwadi Hamari Jimmedari and aims to strengthen community participation in Anganwadi services, nutrition, healthcare, caregiving, and early childhood development across India. Activities focus on dietary diversity, protein-rich foods, fresh cooked meals, and Anganwadi Management Committees. The campaign aligns with revised SNP guidelines and the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana’s ten-year milestone. Officials emphasized accountability, monitoring, and stakeholder involvement to improve nutrition outcomes during Rashtriya Poshan Maah, reinforcing the Suposhit Bharat objective.

9th Rashtriya Poshan Maah launched in Varanasi on 9 September 2026.
Theme: Hamari Anganwadi Hamari Jimmedari; community focus.
Focus on nutrition, healthcare, and early childhood development.
Alignment with SNP guidelines and PMMVY milestones.
Emphasis on accountability and monitoring for better outcomes.

Coastal Local Area Bank gains scheduled bank status

Coastal Local Area Bank Limited, headquartered in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, has been declared a scheduled bank after inclusion in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. RBI notified the change through a Gazette notification, enabling the bank to access facilities available to scheduled banks. The status enhances credibility and confidence among customers and provides potential access to refinance facilities, priority sector lending, and payments infrastructure. The move is part of ongoing regulatory alignment in the Indian banking sector and supports financial inclusion and regional development. Officials say the change will enable greater participation in government schemes and payments ecosystems.

Bank included in RBI Second Schedule; declared scheduled bank.
Gazette notification issued by RBI.
Access to refinance facilities and priority sector lending.
Enhances credibility and customer confidence.
Supports financial inclusion and regional development.

Sep 07, 2026

Punjab Launches Pehchaan Portal for Unidentified Deceased Persons

Punjab launched the Pehchaan portal in September 2026 to identify unidentified and unclaimed deceased persons. Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh inaugurated the portal, which is based on Punjab’s Medico-Legal Examination and Post-Mortem Reporting System, or MedLEaPR. The portal is publicly accessible and free of cost, enabling families to trace identities of bodies kept in government mortuaries. It aims to provide closure for families and improve forensic data management by linking mortuary records with medico-legal reports, contributing to faster identification and better record-keeping across the state.

Pehchaan portal launched in Punjab
Identifies unidentified or unclaimed bodies
Based on MedLEaPR system
Public, free access for families
Improves forensic data management

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